Basic instinct for overseas junkets
Jessica BentonA former council veteran has called for a return to “basics” as Geelong’s mayor prepares for another overseas trip.
Ian Stacey, who served on...
College closes ranks over deb paedophile controversy
Andrew MathiesonA PRESTIGIOUS Geelong private school has closed ranks against a furore over a convicted child paedophile attending a recent debutante ball.
A spokesperson...
Coast GP to lead Australian doctors’ fight aganist war
Jessica BentonA SURF COAST doctor is leading a call to abolish warfare around the world.
Long-serving Torquay GP Bill Williams was elected president of Australian...
Weather scuttles bid to sink ship
Jessica BentonA forecast of rough weather has scuttled plans to sink a warship off Barwon Heads this weekend.
Tourism Victoria said on its website that...
Riders in track win
Andrew MathiesonA last-minute funding injection from motorcycling’s national body has saved the region’s home of off-road riding.
Motorcycling Australia announced on Tuesday it would provide...
Hi-tech bid for bypass rogues
Jessica BentonVICROADS is compiling a list of “rogue” truckies to address complaints about noise from Geelong’s bypass, according to an MP.
Member for South Barwon...
Bitten by the research bug
Andrew MathiesonSCRUBBING the bottom of a shower recess for bacteria is the least of worries for two Deakin University researchers fighting antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
Fred Pfeffer...
Expert: benefits to end up bypassing peninsula towns
Jessica BentonThe benefits of Geelong’s new ring road are likely to bypass the Bellarine Peninsula, according to a State Government consultant.
SGS Economics and Plannings’...
New CEO reveals vision for his city
Jessica BentonGEELONG’S new City Hall boss has declared a vision centred on growth, development and “creating a vibrant place for living and enjoyment”.
Stephen Griffin...
CFA reaps volunteer spike in wake of Black Saturday
Andrew MathiesonVOLUNTEERS are jumping aboard the region’s fire trucks in the wake of Victoria’s Black Saturday bushfires disaster.
The region’s 47 CFA brigades have recorded...
Call to grow up and drink recycled water
Andrew MathiesonAUTHORITIES should put recycled water in the region’s drinking supplies, according to Geelong Environment Council.
President Joan Lindros said recycled water was the only...
Farming families revved up over threat of track
Andrew MathiesonA BARRABOOL family fears six generations of farming the land will be lost if dirt-bike riders win their bid to save neighbouring McAdam...
Call to include pets in bushfire plans
RSPCA Victoria and CFA are calling on Victorians to include pets in their bushfire survival plans, as Victoria faces an increased risk of fires...
